Carlos Eduardo (fighter)
| Carlos Eduardo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 9, 1981 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil |
| Other names | Cachorrão / Big Dog |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil |
| Team | Dragon Fight Nova União |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2003–2004, 2007–2008, 2011–2014, 2015-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Carlos Eduardo (born December 9, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in Bellator's Currently holds the belt of light heavyweight division of Shooto Brazil.
Eduardo started his professional career in 2003. Initially, he fought twice in the Brazilian circuit, becoming inactive in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 he came back, alternating fights in American promotions as Extreme Challenge and Battle Cage Xtreme, and Brazilian promotions as Amazon Fight and Nocaute Fight Combat.
He faced opponents like the then prospect and future UFC champion Jon Jones, and the once Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Erick Wanderley.
Eduardo won the Shooto light heavyweight title on April 26, 2012 at Shooto Brazil 29 against Marcos Rogério de Lima. He won the fight via knockout early in the second round.
He defended his title once, on July 12, 2013 at Shooto Brazil 41 against Marcus Vinícius Lopes. He defeated Lopes via unanimous decision after three rounds.
Eduardo made his promotional debut on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103 against Wayman Carter. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the very first round.
Eduardo faced UFC veteran Rodney Wallace on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. Eduardo lost via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Eduardo faced Egidijus Valavičius in the quarterfinal match of Bellator 2014 summer series light heavyweight tournament on June 6, 2014 at Bellator 121. Valavičius defeated Eduardo via split decision (29–28 Eduardo, 29–28 Valavičius, 29–28 Valavičius).
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